Equipment, especially heavy equipment , is one of the biggest line items of any construction company’s budget. Making smart decisions about how long to hold onto these assets and...

Designing buildings for the local climate isn’t a new concept, but when the local climate begins to change, so must building design. As average summertime temperatures continue to...

The catalyst in your reactor represents a significant portion of your chemical plant or refinery’s operating costs. Protecting it is key not only to your productivity but also to...

Tracking overruns and their sources in real time can protect turnaround budgets. Plant turnaround managers know how important it is to meet their budgets. Stay on or under budget...

The biggest budget-buster on virtually any construction site is delays. Every time the schedule gets pushed back, the budget begins to skyrocket. As software provider Deltek noted...

As summer approaches and more drivers hit the road, refineries must increase production to meet peak demand for gasoline and leverage the window of opportunity for increased...

Many companies in construction and heavy industry have a blind spot around equipment usage — one that’s costing them billions of dollars. A Texas A&M University study found that 82...

Temporary bypass systems allow for necessary maintenance and repair. Aging infrastructure and a growing population are placing a significant strain on sewer and public water...

3 must-dos to set you up for success right out of the gate. Early in his career, Russell Goss worked on a construction project for which the architect had designed a shower made...

Every photo you upload to the cloud, every email you send, every video you stream, every purchase you make from Amazon, every byte of telematics data your equipment generates — all...